Walls

Walls,

keep out those who just want the sweetness, the beauty

keep out the thieves who steal without paying the price

keep out those who strip and pluck, who separate meat from bone

and throw away it all away when done

keep out those who want only the facade, the fantasy

keep out those who would only dance, but not walk with me in the rain

Walls,

stand proud,

stand high

high enough

that only those who eat

the bitter with the sweet

can climb over to the other side

and savor the fullness of flavor